Work It: Flounce Skirt
Loving this easy-breezy flounce skirt from Ann Taylor! The flattering, waist-cinching style is perfect for summer. The embroidery makes it a classic, elegant piece to take from desk to dinner. It's $89 at Ann Taylor, and comes in both regular and petite sizes. The...
How Working in A Gender-Diverse Environment Boosted My Career
There's a a lot of advice floating out there about how women can "learn" to be successful in male-dominated professions, as if success were inherently dependent on the gender composition of our work environments. Or how women should adopt more masculine...
Coffee Break: Can you start in a new industry with no prior experience?
We've talked about switching industries without losing your professional edge earlier. However, is it realistic to start in a new industry without any prior experience in it? Wouldn't it affect your chances of success? Isn't it just better to remain in an industry in...
Work It: V-Neck Sheath Dress
Banana Republic is having a 40% sale (yummy), and I picked this textured V-neck sheath to start my work fashion week in style. Loving the breathable cotton fabric, the flattering yet professional V-neck cut, and beautifully vented front hem. This dress is also on sale...
How to Change Industries Without Losing Your Professional Edge
During my time in Big Accounting, I had the opportunity to experience and enjoy (or not exactly look forward to) many different industries, from commercial to financial, not to mention the joy of performing inventories in a morgue one day (yes, an actual morgue) and a...
Work It: Cap Sleeve Dress
Summertime is dress time for me. Nothing easier, fresher (and more flattering) than slipping on a dress and heading out the door. Hence today's pick, this double-stripe cap-sleeve dress from J. Crew. Loving the easy, flattering silhouette of this daytime dress, that...
5 Ways to Make Your Work Environment Work For You (Infographic)
If you've held a few different positions throughout your career, you know how important your work environment is. Literally everything from the amount of lighting in your cubicle or office, to the ventilation system, not to mention the smiles (or lack thereof) of your...
How to Get Better At Your Job Every Day
Back during the days when I was studying for my CPA certification and used to stay at work after-hours to practice a gazillion questions around amortization and accounting ethics (please empathize), I befriended one of the sweetest and most driven, ambitious women...
How To Use Your Natural Talents at Work
My daughter is graduating from kindergarten this week as one of the top students in her class (proud mama beaming on the other side of your computer screen). Yet, as much as I would be proud of her even if she had been a frequent detention resident (at which point we...
The 411: Weekly News Update
Happy Sunday! Today's Dear Daughter's birthday, and we're preparing to celebrate this afternoon with enough cake and princess-themed stuff we'll all be ready for a day off tomorrow...In the meantime, here are the news that made our week: Are you a fan of The Voice?...
